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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum / esculentum)

  • Very quick growing annual
  • Extremely susceptible to frost
  • Produces a large, dense canopy for excellent weed suppression
  • Scavenges phosphates
  • Fagopyrum tataricum variety ‘LIFAGO’ available

Product Details

Sowing Rate
50kg/ha
Sowing Depth
2-3cm
Sowing Period
May-Aug
Overwinter Use
N